The Indian Motorcycle Springfield spans 2003–2026 with 22 recorded NHTSA recalls and a 4.0/5 ForCar reliability score. The years to approach with caution are 2016, 2019, 2017 (most owner complaints); the cleanest are 2003, 2004, 2005. It delivers competitive fuel economy and NHTSA-rated safety.
How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency across all years (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%). Based on NHTSA & EPA data — not user reviews.
Overview
The Indian Motorcycle Springfield is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 2003 to 2026 across multiple generations.
Decode or check a Indian Motorcycle Springfield by VIN
Enter a 17-digit VIN to decode this Indian Motorcycle Springfield — trim, engine, plant and full specs — and instantly pull its open recalls, safety ratings and original window sticker.
How to read a Indian Motorcycle Springfield VIN — every digit explained
Every Indian Motorcycle Springfield carries a unique 17-character VIN stamped at the factory. Each position is a code — together they spell out where, when and how your car was built. Here's exactly what every digit means.
- WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. 4T1 = Toyota, built in the USA.
- VDS (4–8) — model line, body style, engine & restraint system.
- Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
- Model year (10) — the year it was built. H = 2017.
- Plant (11) — which factory assembled this Springfield.
- Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
Model-year code (10th digit)
The 10th character is the model year. It cycles through letters and numbers, skipping I, O, Q, U, Z and 0 to avoid confusion:
Where to find your Springfield VIN
- Dashboard — driver's side, visible through the windshield from outside.
- Driver's door jamb — on the manufacturer sticker when you open the door.
- Paperwork — vehicle registration, title and insurance card.
- Engine bay & frame — stamped on the firewall or chassis on many models.
How many recalls does the Indian Motorcycle Springfield have?
The Indian Motorcycle Springfield has 22 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2003–2026. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.
2024 Indian Motorcycle Springfield recalls 2
Suspension:rear
What's wrong. Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2024 Chieftain, Challenger, Pursuit, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. Please refer to the recall report for a complete list of model names. The rear suspension pushrod may buckle under load.
Risk. A rear suspension pushrod that buckles may pinch the main chassis harness, damage the coolant reservoir, damage the rear tire, or cause the motorcycle to bottom out under load. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix. Dealers will replace the rear suspension pushrod, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2024. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-24-07.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:crank/camshaft Position Sensor
What's wrong. Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2023 Chieftain Elite, 2023-2024 Chieftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Dark Horse Icon, Chieftain Limited, Chieftain, Roadmaster Limited, Roadmaster Dark Horse, Roadmaster, Springfield, Springfield Dark Horse, and 2024 Roadmaster Elite motorcycles. The crankshaft position sensor may have been routed improperly, which can result in an engine stall.
Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix. Dealers will inspect and reroute, or replace the crankshaft position sensor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2023. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-23-07.
2023 Indian Motorcycle Springfield recalls 1
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:crank/camshaft Position Sensor
What's wrong. Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2023 Chieftain Elite, 2023-2024 Chieftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Dark Horse Icon, Chieftain Limited, Chieftain, Roadmaster Limited, Roadmaster Dark Horse, Roadmaster, Springfield, Springfield Dark Horse, and 2024 Roadmaster Elite motorcycles. The crankshaft position sensor may have been routed improperly, which can result in an engine stall.
Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix. Dealers will inspect and reroute, or replace the crankshaft position sensor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2023. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-23-07.
2020 Indian Motorcycle Springfield recalls 1
Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software
What's wrong. Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014 Chief, 2015 Chief Classic, 2014-2018 Chieftain, 2015-2020 Chief Vintage, 2016-2018 Chieftain Darkhorse, 2016-2020 Springfield, 2017-2018 Chieftain Limited, and 2018-2019 Chieftain Classic motorcycles. The electrical connection for the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) may fail, causing a loss of the front lights, including the headlight.
Risk. The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the electrical connection and VCM, as necessary. Dealers will update the VCM software, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2022. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-02. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 19V-339.
2019 Indian Motorcycle Springfield recalls 3
Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software
What's wrong. Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014 Chief, 2015 Chief Classic, 2014-2018 Chieftain, 2015-2020 Chief Vintage, 2016-2018 Chieftain Darkhorse, 2016-2020 Springfield, 2017-2018 Chieftain Limited, and 2018-2019 Chieftain Classic motorcycles. The electrical connection for the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) may fail, causing a loss of the front lights, including the headlight.
Risk. The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the electrical connection and VCM, as necessary. Dealers will update the VCM software, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2022. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-02. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 19V-339.
Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers
What's wrong. Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019 Chieftain, Vintage, Roadmaster, Dark Horse, Springfield, and FTR1200 motorcycles. A 10A circuit breaker may be defective, tripping unexpectedly and causing a sudden loss of power and an engine stall.
Risk. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix. Indian will notify owners and provide a new 10A circuit breaker and installation instructions. Owners may choose to have the part installed at a dealership, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-05.
Electrical System
What's wrong. Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Chief, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. The gear position switch contacts may oxidize, causing the gear position display to inaccurately show that the motorcycle is in neutral when it is actually in gear.
Risk. If the transmission is not in neutral when the motorcycle is started, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix. Dealers will replace the switch free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-03.
2018 Indian Motorcycle Springfield recalls 4
Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software
What's wrong. Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014 Chief, 2015 Chief Classic, 2014-2018 Chieftain, 2015-2020 Chief Vintage, 2016-2018 Chieftain Darkhorse, 2016-2020 Springfield, 2017-2018 Chieftain Limited, and 2018-2019 Chieftain Classic motorcycles. The electrical connection for the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) may fail, causing a loss of the front lights, including the headlight.
Risk. The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the electrical connection and VCM, as necessary. Dealers will update the VCM software, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2022. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-02. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 19V-339.
Electrical System
What's wrong. Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2018 Indian Chief, Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Chieftain Classic, Chieftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Elite, Chieftain Limited, Springfield, Springfield Dark Horse, Roadmaster, Roadmaster Elite, Roadmaster Icon, and Roadmaster Classic motorcycles. Corrosion may develop within the right combination switch, potentially resulting in the motorcycle starting without the user's intent if the key fob is near the motorcycle and the required safety interlock conditions are met.
Risk. If the motorcycle starts unintentionally and is parked in an enclosed space, exposure to carbon monoxide may increase the risk of injury.
Fix. Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right hand combination switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-18-04.
Exterior Lighting:headlights
What's wrong. Indian Motorcycles Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chief, Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Chieftain Classic, Cheiftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Elite, Chieftain Limited, Springfield, and Springfield Dark Horse motorcycles. These motorcycles may be equipped with a European-market, not US-market, halogen headlight assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk. The light output from the incorrect headlight can affect the motorcycle's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix. Indian will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycle and replace any incorrect headlight assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2017. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-17-03.
Electrical System
What's wrong. Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Chief, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. The gear position switch contacts may oxidize, causing the gear position display to inaccurately show that the motorcycle is in neutral when it is actually in gear.
Risk. If the transmission is not in neutral when the motorcycle is started, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix. Dealers will replace the switch free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-03.
2017 Indian Motorcycle Springfield recalls 4
Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software
What's wrong. Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014 Chief, 2015 Chief Classic, 2014-2018 Chieftain, 2015-2020 Chief Vintage, 2016-2018 Chieftain Darkhorse, 2016-2020 Springfield, 2017-2018 Chieftain Limited, and 2018-2019 Chieftain Classic motorcycles. The electrical connection for the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) may fail, causing a loss of the front lights, including the headlight.
Risk. The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the electrical connection and VCM, as necessary. Dealers will update the VCM software, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2022. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-02. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 19V-339.
Exterior Lighting:headlights
What's wrong. Indian Motorcycles Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chief, Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Chieftain Classic, Cheiftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Elite, Chieftain Limited, Springfield, and Springfield Dark Horse motorcycles. These motorcycles may be equipped with a European-market, not US-market, halogen headlight assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk. The light output from the incorrect headlight can affect the motorcycle's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix. Indian will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycle and replace any incorrect headlight assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2017. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-17-03.
Fuel System, Gasoline
What's wrong. Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Vintage, Chieftan, Chieftan Dark Horse, Springfield and Roadmaster motorcycles manufactured April 15, 2013, to July 15, 2016. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel rail may contact other components and result in a fuel leak.
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix. Indian will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket that will limit movement of the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-16-03.
Electrical System
What's wrong. Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Chief, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. The gear position switch contacts may oxidize, causing the gear position display to inaccurately show that the motorcycle is in neutral when it is actually in gear.
Risk. If the transmission is not in neutral when the motorcycle is started, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix. Dealers will replace the switch free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-03.
2016 Indian Motorcycle Springfield recalls 3
Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software
What's wrong. Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014 Chief, 2015 Chief Classic, 2014-2018 Chieftain, 2015-2020 Chief Vintage, 2016-2018 Chieftain Darkhorse, 2016-2020 Springfield, 2017-2018 Chieftain Limited, and 2018-2019 Chieftain Classic motorcycles. The electrical connection for the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) may fail, causing a loss of the front lights, including the headlight.
Risk. The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the electrical connection and VCM, as necessary. Dealers will update the VCM software, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2022. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-02. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 19V-339.
Fuel System, Gasoline
What's wrong. Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Vintage, Chieftan, Chieftan Dark Horse, Springfield and Roadmaster motorcycles manufactured April 15, 2013, to July 15, 2016. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel rail may contact other components and result in a fuel leak.
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix. Indian will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket that will limit movement of the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-16-03.
Electrical System
What's wrong. Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Chief, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. The gear position switch contacts may oxidize, causing the gear position display to inaccurately show that the motorcycle is in neutral when it is actually in gear.
Risk. If the transmission is not in neutral when the motorcycle is started, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix. Dealers will replace the switch free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-03.
2015 Indian Motorcycle Springfield recalls 2
Fuel System, Gasoline
What's wrong. Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Vintage, Chieftan, Chieftan Dark Horse, Springfield and Roadmaster motorcycles manufactured April 15, 2013, to July 15, 2016. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel rail may contact other components and result in a fuel leak.
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix. Indian will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket that will limit movement of the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-16-03.
Electrical System
What's wrong. Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Chief, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. The gear position switch contacts may oxidize, causing the gear position display to inaccurately show that the motorcycle is in neutral when it is actually in gear.
Risk. If the transmission is not in neutral when the motorcycle is started, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix. Dealers will replace the switch free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-03.
2014 Indian Motorcycle Springfield recalls 2
Fuel System, Gasoline
What's wrong. Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Vintage, Chieftan, Chieftan Dark Horse, Springfield and Roadmaster motorcycles manufactured April 15, 2013, to July 15, 2016. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel rail may contact other components and result in a fuel leak.
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix. Indian will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket that will limit movement of the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-16-03.
Electrical System
What's wrong. Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Chief, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. The gear position switch contacts may oxidize, causing the gear position display to inaccurately show that the motorcycle is in neutral when it is actually in gear.
Risk. If the transmission is not in neutral when the motorcycle is started, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix. Dealers will replace the switch free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-03.
Best and worst years for the Indian Motorcycle Springfield
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint volume across 24 tracked years, the worst years are 2016, 2019, 2017 and the best (fewest complaints) are 2003, 2004, 2005.
ForCar aggregate — our own analysis of complaint volume, not published by NHTSA.
| Year | Owner complaints | Top issue | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Springfield | 0 | — | Best |
| 2004 Springfield | 0 | — | Best |
| 2005 Springfield | 0 | — | Best |
| 2006 Springfield | 0 | — | Average |
| 2007 Springfield | 0 | — | Average |
| 2008 Springfield | 0 | — | Average |
| 2009 Springfield | 0 | — | Average |
| 2010 Springfield | 0 | — | Average |
| 2011 Springfield | 0 | — | Average |
| 2012 Springfield | 0 | — | Average |
| 2013 Springfield | 0 | — | Average |
| 2014 Springfield | 0 | — | Average |
| 2015 Springfield | 0 | — | Average |
| 2016 Springfield | 3 | Electrical System | Avoid |
| 2017 Springfield | 1 | Electrical System | Avoid |
| 2018 Springfield | 0 | — | Average |
| 2019 Springfield | 1 | Tires | Avoid |
| 2020 Springfield | 0 | — | Average |
| 2021 Springfield | 0 | — | Average |
| 2022 Springfield | 0 | — | Average |
| 2023 Springfield | 0 | — | Average |
| 2024 Springfield | 0 | — | Average |
| 2025 Springfield | 0 | — | Average |
| 2026 Springfield | 0 | — | Average |
What are the most common Indian Motorcycle Springfield problems?
The most-reported Indian Motorcycle Springfield problems are Tires (2 reports), Engine (2 reports) and Electrical System (3 reports) — out of 5 owner complaints NHTSA holds for the model. Here's how they break down:
Most-reported components — tap a category to read what owners actually experienced:
Electrical System 3 Read
Traveling on Interstate at freeway speeds (65 mph) when instrument cluster lights all lit up, started flashing, motorcycle lost power and all electronics shut off. Fortunately was able to get to side of the interstate. Started bike back up but it kept failing in the same manner. Towed to dealer and they were unable to diagnose so they opened a ticket with Polaris Corporate Engineering. Ultimately, they determined that the issue was the 10 amp circuit breaker that was defective. I found that this was a previously known Safety Issue with Indian, supposedly only impacting built between 2/12/2019 and 7/31/2019. (Indian Safety Bulletin Communication #I-19-05-A). The replaced circuit breaker with updated (red dot non-defective) breaker fixed the problem. In reviewing various Indian motorcycle forums I don't believe this is an isolated problem. Indian has refused to consider this as part of the recall, nor will the cover the cost of the repair. I believe this is a serious safety issue and impacts ALL Indian Motorcycles with the older part number Eaton Circuit breaker. Finally, my motorcycle while 2017 has less than 20K miles on it.
2016 indian springfield motorcycle vin: [xxx] the headlight system went out on or about 09-05-20 following an indian repair shop visit for a recall on a digital shifting system (second time in shop for this issue). Right after this repair on 09-05-20 (and i cannot tell you exactly when, maybe 1 day or less, the headlights when out while i was driving this motorcycle, (moving on a street). On 9-10-20 i brought my 2016 indian springfield to daytona beach indian for diagnosis of the headlight system outage problem. On 9-10-20 was informed by daytona beach indian that the vcm (vehicle control module) had failed, specifically pin # 11, this controlled the headlight system. Please note that both indian motorcycles and the nhtsa have a recall out on 2014 motorcycles, certain models, chief and chieftain. Nhtsa campaign number: 19v339000 and indian motorcycle company 01-19-02 - potential number of units affected 6,487. Indian motorcycle customer connections refuses to take any responsibility for this problem. Couldn't they have used a 2014 defective component the "vcm" on a 2016 motorcycle? Could they have more of a problem than they know of? Redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) *cc
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 indian springfield. The contact was not notified by the dealer, but the vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v446000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system) and 16v877000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer had not supplied the parts to the dealer within a reasonable time frame to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available.
Tires 2 Read
The contact owns a 2019 Indian Springfield equipped with Dunlop Tires, Tire Line: D250, Tire Size: 180/60R16. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH with a passenger, the rear tire exploded. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the tire explosion lifted the back of the motorcycle, causing him to be ejected and the passenger fell fall off the back. A police report was filed. The contact was taken to the hospital and was in a coma; he was then diagnosed with brain trauma. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The tires were not replaced. The tires were replacement tires. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The bike was in a holding yard and was going to be auctioned. The approximate tire failure mileage was 4,000 and the vehicle failure mileage was 16,000. The DOT Number was not available. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 indian springfield motorcycle equipped with dunlop elite iii tires, size: 130/90/1673h (na). When cleaning the motorcycle, the contact noticed small cracks on both sides of the front tire. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
Engine 2 Read
Traveling on Interstate at freeway speeds (65 mph) when instrument cluster lights all lit up, started flashing, motorcycle lost power and all electronics shut off. Fortunately was able to get to side of the interstate. Started bike back up but it kept failing in the same manner. Towed to dealer and they were unable to diagnose so they opened a ticket with Polaris Corporate Engineering. Ultimately, they determined that the issue was the 10 amp circuit breaker that was defective. I found that this was a previously known Safety Issue with Indian, supposedly only impacting built between 2/12/2019 and 7/31/2019. (Indian Safety Bulletin Communication #I-19-05-A). The replaced circuit breaker with updated (red dot non-defective) breaker fixed the problem. In reviewing various Indian motorcycle forums I don't believe this is an isolated problem. Indian has refused to consider this as part of the recall, nor will the cover the cost of the repair. I believe this is a serious safety issue and impacts ALL Indian Motorcycles with the older part number Eaton Circuit breaker. Finally, my motorcycle while 2017 has less than 20K miles on it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 indian springfield. The contact was not notified by the dealer, but the vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v446000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system) and 16v877000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer had not supplied the parts to the dealer within a reasonable time frame to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available.
Exterior Lighting 1 Read
2016 indian springfield motorcycle vin: [xxx] the headlight system went out on or about 09-05-20 following an indian repair shop visit for a recall on a digital shifting system (second time in shop for this issue). Right after this repair on 09-05-20 (and i cannot tell you exactly when, maybe 1 day or less, the headlights when out while i was driving this motorcycle, (moving on a street). On 9-10-20 i brought my 2016 indian springfield to daytona beach indian for diagnosis of the headlight system outage problem. On 9-10-20 was informed by daytona beach indian that the vcm (vehicle control module) had failed, specifically pin # 11, this controlled the headlight system. Please note that both indian motorcycles and the nhtsa have a recall out on 2014 motorcycles, certain models, chief and chieftain. Nhtsa campaign number: 19v339000 and indian motorcycle company 01-19-02 - potential number of units affected 6,487. Indian motorcycle customer connections refuses to take any responsibility for this problem. Couldn't they have used a 2014 defective component the "vcm" on a 2016 motorcycle? Could they have more of a problem than they know of? Redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) *cc
Fuel/propulsion System 1 Read
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 indian springfield. The contact was not notified by the dealer, but the vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v446000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system) and 16v877000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer had not supplied the parts to the dealer within a reasonable time frame to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.
Indian Motorcycle Springfield specifications & dimensions
The 2026 Indian Motorcycle Springfield. Full dimensions below — engine, horsepower and trim decode from your VIN.
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Source: NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada vehicle specifications. Metric values converted to imperial; generation ranges approximate.
Indian Motorcycle Springfield cargo space, seating & interior room
How much the Springfield holds — passengers and cargo. Seating, cargo and interior dimensions vary by trim and seat configuration — decode your VIN for the exact build.
Exact seating capacity, third-row availability, legroom and headroom decode from your VIN or vary by trim.
Passenger & cargo volume from EPA fueleconomy.gov (largest configuration). Seats, legroom and headroom from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
Indian Motorcycle Springfield tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What MPG does the Indian Motorcycle Springfield get?
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What engines does the Indian Motorcycle Springfield have? Power & range
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How much does a Indian Motorcycle Springfield cost to own?
A Indian Motorcycle Springfield depreciates at about an average rate. A typical example keeps roughly 46% of its value after five years — losing about 54% to depreciation. Fuel, maintenance and insurance add to the total cost to own.
| Age | Value retained | Est. resale value | Lost to depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 80% | — | — |
| Year 2 | 70% | — | — |
| Year 3 | 61% | — | — |
| Year 4 | 53% | — | — |
| Year 5 | 46% | — | — |
What goes into the five-year cost to own:
- Depreciation — the biggest cost: this Springfield loses about 54% of its value over five years.
- Fuel — based on EPA economy at roughly 15,000 miles a year.
- Maintenance & repairs — routine service, tires and wear items as the Springfield ages.
- Insurance — varies by driver, state and trim; get a quote for your exact figure.
Resale & depreciation are ForCar estimates from typical segment value-retention curves — not a live market quote. Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov at ~15k mi/yr.
Is the Indian Motorcycle Springfield safe?
NHTSA crash-test ratings aren't published for the Springfield yet.
How many miles does a Indian Motorcycle Springfield last?
A well-maintained Indian Motorcycle Springfield typically lasts 250,000–300,000+ miles. It's exceptionally durable — with routine maintenance many owners report 250k+ on the original powertrain. Its ForCar Reliability Score is 4.0/5.
Decode your Indian Motorcycle Springfield’s window sticker & build
Original options, specs, recalls and paint code — straight from the VIN. Free.
Decode VIN →All Indian Motorcycle Springfield model years
A year-by-year snapshot of the Indian Motorcycle Springfield — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.
| Year | Recalls | Best MPG | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Springfield | 0 | — | — |
| 2025 Springfield | 0 | — | — |
| 2024 Springfield | 2 recalls | — | — |
| 2023 Springfield | 1 recall | — | — |
| 2022 Springfield | 0 | — | — |
| 2021 Springfield | 0 | — | — |
| 2020 Springfield | 1 recall | — | — |
| 2019 Springfield | 3 recalls | — | — |
| 2018 Springfield | 4 recalls | — | — |
| 2017 Springfield | 4 recalls | — | — |
| 2016 Springfield | 3 recalls | — | — |
| 2015 Springfield | 2 recalls | — | — |
| 2014 Springfield | 2 recalls | — | — |
| 2013 Springfield | 0 | — | — |
| 2012 Springfield | 0 | — | — |
| 2011 Springfield | 0 | — | — |
| 2010 Springfield | 0 | — | — |
| 2009 Springfield | 0 | — | — |
| 2008 Springfield | 0 | — | — |
| 2007 Springfield | 0 | — | — |
| 2006 Springfield | 0 | — | — |
| 2005 Springfield | 0 | — | — |
| 2004 Springfield | 0 | — | — |
| 2003 Springfield | 0 | — | — |
Recalls = NHTSA campaigns that year · MPG = best EPA combined · Safety = NHTSA overall stars (tested years).
Frequently asked questions
What are the worst years for the Springfield?
By owner-complaint volume, 2016, 2019, 2017 drew the most reports. 2003, 2004, 2005 have the cleanest records.
How many recalls does the Springfield have?
22 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2003–2026. Always check open recalls by your VIN.
How many miles does a Springfield last?
A well-maintained Springfield typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.
Is the Springfield reliable?
Our ForCar Reliability Score for the Springfield is 4.0/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.
What's the Indian Motorcycle Springfield warranty?
New Indian Motorcycle models carry a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and a 5 years / 60,000 miles powertrain warranty. Coverage can vary by model year and market — confirm with a Indian Motorcycle dealer.
Where is the Indian Motorcycle Springfield made?
The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your Springfield's VIN above to see exactly where it was built; Indian Motorcycle may build it at more than one plant depending on the year.
How much ground clearance does the Springfield have?
Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain — AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Decode your VIN or check the specific trim for the exact figure.